Beginner Sport Climbing

By: Joel Brazle

List Description

I moved to Park City, UT five years ago. I took up sport climbing with my wife three summers ago. I ended up lead climbing my first summer. I average about a climb a week during the summer so I'm not a complete addict. I do love it but I'm doing triathlons now so climbing time is limited. As an FYI this list is not filled with gear that you'll want to ditch after one season. This is quality stuff that folks with years and years of experience use. You should feel good about this aspect as your investment won't go to waist. A good friend who's an experienced climber walked me through my first purchases. Here are a few details... The Mythos are a forgiving shoe. They stretch nicely so ensure you get a tight fit. Size down at least a half size. Check out the product reviews as they provide great info on this. Also, the focus harness is a great harness that will provide you with something that will work beyond your beginner years. After the shoes and the harness, the rest is mostly optional as you get going. The key is to find a partner that knows what they are doing. Hopefully that partner can provide you with some additional gear to ease your financial burden up front. As you progress, I've listed additional items to consider... One note on the pack. I purchased one to keep my rope clean. The Boa has a nice tarp that clips inside that you can coil your rope on during climbs. One other note. I didn't include a rope in the list. Ask your partner what you need but you can't go wrong with a Edelweiss or Mammut rope. I'm still in the same gear after three years and I've still got life in my goods. Climb on and be safe!

Tags

• climbing
• rock
• beginner
• sport